DHEC provides WIC participants access to increased food choices during COVID-19 pandemic
April 29, 2020
In response to demand for nutritious foods during the COVID-19 pandemic, DHEC is providing additional food items to South Carolina WIC participants. “Currently there is no disruption to the food…
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R.B.’s Seafood restaurant closes; iconic Shem Creek property sells for $7 million
April 29, 2020Iconic Shem Creek eatery R.B.’s Seafood Restaurant has closed its doors, and the property at 97 Church St. has been sold to Geyer Capital Management LLC of Atlanta for $7…
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Southern First reports results for first quarter 2020
April 28, 2020
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announced its financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020. “As we find ourselves in the…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces 2020 spring Leadership Discovery class
April 28, 2020
Leadership Discovery, a leadership development program by the Charleston Metro Chamber, announced the spring class of 2020. The program is an innovative experience that allows members the opportunity to learn from…
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Student teachers seamlessly shift to online instruction for K-12 students
April 28, 2020Teaching is an art – a performance meant to engage, enthrall and inspire. The hope for teachers is that – like an audience in a theater – students leave their…
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Raines Hospitality & Feeding Our Heroes SC send meals to healthcare workers
April 28, 2020On Wednesday April 22nd and Friday April 24th, Raines Hospitality partnered with Feeding Our Heroes SC to distribute over 110 meals to healthcare workers at Trident Health Medical Center and Roper…
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Poe Group Advisors announces launch of new Accounting Practice Academy
April 28, 2020
Poe Group Advisors, an international CPA brokerage firm headquartered in Charleston, SC, announced the launch of its new Accounting Practice Academy, beginning on May 4, 2020. Brannon Poe, CPA and…
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Les Dames D’Escoffier Charleston Chapter introduces Vital Hospitality CHS
April 28, 2020
The Charleston Chapter of Les Dames D’Escoffier (LDEI), a worldwide philanthropic society of professional women leaders in the fields of food, fine beverage and hospitality, launched Vital Hospitality CHS, a…
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Marine recruits to stage at The Citadel for observation prior to Parris Island
April 28, 2020Medical evaluation period helps Marines maintain training pipeline New Marine recruits scheduled to head to Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island near Beaufort, South Carolina ─ the service’s East Coast training base –…
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MUSC world-class vitamin D research team to study connection to COVID-19 prevention and treatment
April 28, 2020
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) College of Medicine scientists and clinicians, led by world-renowned vitamin D research experts Bruce Hollis, Ph.D., professor emeritus in the Department of Pediatrics, and…
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Phoenix Specialty Manufacturing is more essential than ever
April 28, 2020
In a time when nonessential businesses have been forced to close their doors, it would be hard to find any operation more essential than Phoenix Specialty Manufacturing. Right here in…
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Womble Bond Dickinson South Carolina COVID-19 forum to feature US Sen. Tim Scott, SC Commerce Sec. Bobby Hitt, MUSC President Dr. David Cole
April 28, 2020
The coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted virtually every aspect of doing business in South Carolina and throughout America. On April 30, Womble Bond Dickinson is presenting a conversation with US Sen.…
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Put Empathy Into Action
April 28, 2020
Leighton Lord Board Chair, Nexsen Pruet Founder and Managing Director, NP Strategy, LLC Empathy is a key element of emotional intelligence – the connection between self and others. We’re…
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South Carolina Secretary of State’s Office Open for Business
April 27, 2020
By Mark Hammond, SC Secretary of State Just a couple months ago, our world changed as COVID-19 spread and social distancing became the norm. Schools, businesses, and even churches transitioned…
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Gov. Henry McMaster declares new state of emergency to continue state’s response to COVID-19
April 27, 2020
Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2020-29, which declares a state of emergency throughout the state and allows for the state’s response to COVID-19 – and the ever-evolving challenges the…
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S.C. Arts Commission to provide arts emergency relief grants
April 27, 2020
Applications to be accepted April 29 through May 15, 2020 The South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) is announcing emergency relief for South Carolina arts organizations and individual artists who can…
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Warehouse property sells in Ladson
April 27, 2020
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced the sale of an industrial building located at 157 Acres Drive in Ladson, South Carolina. ASAP Holdings Group, LLC purchased the 8,100 square foot…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina’s industrial sector is essential during COVID-19
April 27, 2020
Research & Forecast Report Q1-2020 SOUTH CAROLINA | INDUSTRIAL Key Takeaways Many industrial businesses remain open in order to manufacture and deliver necessities throughout the nation during the…
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Free, weekly virtual marketing round table helps businesses suffering from coronavirus impact
April 25, 2020
Cheryl Smithem, Founder and CEO of Charleston PR & Design, LLC announces the firm’s launch of a weekly, virtual marketing round table. The event debuts at noon on Wednesday, April…
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Citadel and College of Charleston partnering to help local English teachers
April 24, 2020
A competitive new program, hosted by the two institutions, will help ten high school English teachers get a free start on their Master’s degrees. The Master of Arts program in…
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Amor Healing Kitchen announces Seed to Soul home dining experience
April 24, 2020
Charleston nonprofit Amor Healing Kitchen, which provides healthy meals cooked by teen chefs for locals facing serious health challenges, today announces its Seed to Soul home dining experience. While last year’s…
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College of Charleston social dance class offers all the right steps
April 24, 2020
Aside from on reality shows like Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance, you don’t see a whole lot of young people ballroom dancing these days. Unless you’re at…
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Clemson board approves tuition freeze for 2020-21 academic year
April 24, 2020
Clemson University’s Board of Trustees approved on Thursday the University’s plan for a tuition and mandatory fee freeze for the 2020-21 academic year for all in-state and out-of-state students. Housing…
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Mayor Tecklenburg encourages public comment on US Army Corps of Engineers preliminary flood protection plan
April 24, 2020
The United States Army Corps of Engineers released a preliminary flood protection plan for the Charleston peninsula. The plan is the result of an 18-month study of coastal storm impacts…
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MUSC Health performs Lowcountry’s first plasma transfusion to treat COVID-19
April 24, 2020
Physicians at the MUSC Health University Medical Center successfully infused their first COVID-19 patient with convalescent plasma on April 18. The patient is the first person in the Lowcountry and…
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Charleston Promise Neighborhood receives $10,000 match gift
April 23, 2020
Funds Committed by Local Philanthropists, Walker and Eddie Buxton On May 5, 2020, Charleston Promise Neighborhood (CPN) is participating in Giving Tuesday Now, a global day of unity and giving.…
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New Dean named for The Citadel School of Humanities and Social Sciences
April 23, 2020
There will be a new dean leading The Citadel School of Humanities and Social Sciences, the largest academic unit of the five schools comprising the college. The Citadel Provost and…
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MUSC Health tri-weekly COVID-19 report – April 22
April 23, 2020
At MUSC Health, the safety of patients, families, care team members, students, faculty and staff remains the number one priority. In an effort to provide accurate, relevant and timely COVID-19…
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City of Charleston coronavirus April 22 update
April 23, 2020
In response to Governor Henry McMaster’s Executive Order reopening some retail businesses previously determined to be non-essential, Charleston City Council passed an emergency ordinance on decreasing the risk of exposure…
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Frampton Construction underway on distribution center in Berkeley County
April 23, 2020
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a regional full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has gone vertical on the construction of a 190,000-square-foot industrial building in…
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Enviva Forest Conservation Fund awards 2020 grants
April 23, 2020
New projects continue mission to restore and conserve sensitive forest ecosystems and wetlands GREENVILLE, SC & BETHESDA, MD – The Enviva Forest Conservation Fund (the Fund) announced the recipients of…
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PCT LTD fueling multi-regional expansion with three additional fluid distributors
April 22, 2020
LITTLE RIVER, SC – PCT LTD announced they are continuing their rapid growth and expansion plans and have increased sales and distribution channels for their EPA registered disinfecting solutions by…
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Tindall Corporation expanding operations in Spartanburg County
April 22, 2020
More than $27.9 Million Investment Will Create 20 New Jobs Tindall Corporation, a leading provider of precast, prestressed architectural and structural systems, today announced plans to expand operations in Spartanburg…
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United Community Bank resumes accepting applications for the Payroll Protection Program (PPP)
April 22, 2020
In anticipation of additional funding for the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) under the CARES Act, United Community Bank will resume accepting applications for small businesses interested in participating in the…
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Jon Chalfie is named Broker-In-Charge of Landmark Enterprises Services, LLC
April 22, 2020
Hailey Clifton is Named Brokerage Associate. Jon Chalfie, a senior broker with over 20 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry, has been named Broker-In-Charge of the Charleston,…
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K&L Gates’ Charleston office welcomes new associates
April 22, 2020
K&L Gates’ Charleston office welcomed two associates who have recently joined the firm. Mr. Beau Daen joined the Charleston office as an associate in the firm’s Corporate/M&A practice group. Mr.…
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Gov. Henry McMaster, Superintendent Molly Spearman: Public K-12 schools to remain closed for remainder of the year
April 22, 2020Gov. Henry McMaster, Superintendent Molly Spearman: Public K-12 Schools to Remain Closed for Remainder of the Year
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Charleston Animal Society re-accredited by AAHA
April 22, 2020
Organization Achieves Highest Level of Veterinary Excellence Charleston Animal Society has once again achieved the highest level of veterinary excellence following a thorough evaluation by the American Animal Hospital Association…
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NAI Charleston facilitates industrial sale at 157 Acres Drive
April 22, 2020
NAI Charleston announced that Sarah Shelley and Thomas Boulware, CCIM represented the seller in the sale of 157 Acres Drive, an ±8,100 SF industrial property in Ladson, SC. The buyer,…
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Blackbaud solutions power record COVID-19 donations for humanitarian aid organization
April 22, 2020
Direct Relief relies on Blackbaud fundraising solutions during historic peak in donations that includes high-volume celebrity fundraisers like Diddy’s Team Love Dance-A-Thon Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the world’s leading cloud software company powering social…
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As COVID-19 challenges employers, managing workforce reductions with empathy is crucial
April 22, 2020
The Benefitfocus platform now helps HR leaders to manage, communicate with and support employees beyond their employment relationship Benefitfocus, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNFT), a technology platform enabling rapid innovation for employers and…
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Blackbaud launches technology to help arts and cultural organizations cultivate meaningful relationships with supporters during and after COVID-19
April 22, 2020
Innovative enhancements to Blackbaud Altru® position organizations for increased giving, sustained engagement and safe operations Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the world’s leading cloud software company powering social good, today announces three rapid innovation enhancements…
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Scientific Games scores new six-year contract from South Carolina Education Lottery
April 22, 2020Company’s Products and Services Continue to Maximize Profits for State Education Programs Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) (“Scientific Games” or the “Company”) won a new, six-year contract from the South Carolina Education…
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South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc. reports earnings of 17 cents per diluted common share for the quarter ended March 31, 2020
April 22, 2020MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc., parent of South Atlantic Bank, reported net income of $1.3 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, compared to $1.3…
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$1.2M raised within two weeks for COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund in coastal SC, with $500k match from Bakker family
April 22, 2020
Coastal Community Foundation and its regional partners announce today that $1.2 million has been raised in two weeks for the COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund for coastal South Carolina, exceeding…
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NHE begins leasing on newly completed affordable housing apartment community in Upstate
April 21, 2020
Property management group adds new 24-unit Linden Square apartment home development in Gaffney to portfolio GREENVILLE – COLUMBIA – CHARLESTON, SC – April 21, 2020 – Noted South Carolina-based property…
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McMaster names Kennedy to COVID-19 recovery team
April 21, 2020
Nephron CEO Ready to Get South Carolina Moving Again Governor Henry McMaster announced Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation CEO and owner Lou Kennedy as a member of the state’s coordinated COVID-19 advisory…
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Opportunities in Our Own Lowcountry Backyard
April 21, 2020
By Jim White, Ph.D. As the COVID-19 crisis sweeps the country, people living in thousands of impoverished American communities are likely feeling even more anxious than ever. Distressed communities may…
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Adams Products expanding operations in Cherokee County
April 21, 2020
More Than $12.5 Million Investment Creating 31 New Jobs Adams Products, a subsidiary of Oldcastle APG, announced plans to expand operations in Cherokee County. The more than $12.5 million investment…
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SCRA announces six new client companies
April 21, 2020
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announced the recent acceptance of six Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch. Client Companies are provided mentoring and grants and may be eligible for investments from…
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